Q
What significance does the Prophet’s participation in physical labor during the Battle of Al-Khandaq hold for leadership in Islam?
A
The Prophet (ﷺ) was carrying earth on the day of Al-Khandaq till his `Abdomen was fully covered with
dust, and he was saying, “By Allah, without Allah we would not have been guided, neither would we
have given in charity, nor would we have prayed. So (O Allah), please send Sakina (i.e. calmness)
upon us, and make our feet firm if we meet the enemy as the enemy have rebelled against us, and if
they intended affliction, (i.e. want to frighten us and fight against us then we would not flee but
withstand them).” The Prophet (ﷺ) used to raise his voice saying, “Abaina! Abaina! (i.e. would not, we
would not).
dust, and he was saying, “By Allah, without Allah we would not have been guided, neither would we
have given in charity, nor would we have prayed. So (O Allah), please send Sakina (i.e. calmness)
upon us, and make our feet firm if we meet the enemy as the enemy have rebelled against us, and if
they intended affliction, (i.e. want to frighten us and fight against us then we would not flee but
withstand them).” The Prophet (ﷺ) used to raise his voice saying, “Abaina! Abaina! (i.e. would not, we
would not).
Referensi:
Sahih al-Bukhari 4104, Book 64, Hadith 148
Sahih al-Bukhari 4104, Book 64, Hadith 148
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